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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 571.13 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 571.13 and 198 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 571.13 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/571.13 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 571.13 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 113,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,083.74/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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